JOE LEDBETTER'S RAINBOW BURGER BUNNY!

There's something to be said about art meeting appetite.  I believe this to be true for this particular project.  The whole twisted idea converging several points of cognoscente imagery, creating an interpretive narrative, all the while maintaining this unique delectably appetizing and fascinating art d'object.  Be it deliberate, serendipity or just a beautiful coincidence, we believe Joe was able to touch on real key chords of human pathos on this bad boy.

I personally would love to eat the screen every time I see this image.  It's amazing how powerful those Pavlovian concepts are.  Joe was able to combine a perfect color pallet to sync beautifully with this unique concoction.  Yum!

All these superlatives and adjective driven jargon aside, this one is a bute and we only made 25!  Available for $500, standing 13" tall with interchangeable layers and packaged in a beautiful wood box, with a foam bedding and a silk screened top.  It doesn't get much better.  I'm thinking these guys will move faster than glazed donuts at Krispy Kreme in store give-away.  I hope that many of you can complete your collections now!  Enjoy =)

Available - Thursday, Sept 13th at NOON PDT @ www.theloyalsubjects.com

The event recaps always take a second to recollect and document.  Trust us, it isn't a procrastination vice.  It seems that way since we're always a week or two post event before we're able to collect our thoughts and the pictures we want to share.

The Loyal Subjects had the opportunity a little more than a week ago to co-host a signing with the very generous brand, Bait.   We are certainly grateful for Bait's hospitality and the amazing job the Bait crew did organizing Gary Baseman's first Buckingham Warrior signing (the Kostopol Warrior).  I would personally like to thank Kevin Cao for bringing this together.

The Buckingham Warrior is a deeply personal project for Gary Baseman, and, we at The Loyal Subjects back his passion 100%.  The signing was fantastic.  There were fans from around the world and everyone who participated was satisfied - expectation met!  Below is an interview Gary gave to CNN reporter Chris Marrow.   Gary gives an intimate view inside a deeply personal experience. 

The Kostopol Warrior is $120.00 and available at www.theloyalsubjects.com (only 250 made).

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

SDCC 2012! TLS X GARY BASEMAN X BAIT - SIGNING!

Hello hungry, happy, hurried Comic Con folk!  It's that time of year again.  Get to looting the bountiful booty that comes funneling into the hallowed halls of the San Diego Convention Center - ripe with desire and intent to make some fans, followers and counter culture goers bonkers for these delicious offerings!

We know that you have your weekend mapped out.  We know that you have your cash counted for - more thorough than Wall Street Mavericks or Downtown Dans.  In this one prolific week(end), stimulus is afoot.  And, we thank you!  So we're giving you, the fans, something equally and boastfully rewarding.  What's that?  That's right!  Gary f'in Baseman!  We say it emphatically like that, with zeal, purpose and intent because Gary doesn't make it to San Diego all the time.  This is a once in three year cycle.  So, for one of our industries most influential and creative guiding lights to come available, I think we should all jump in line and wait to purchase, poach, or bask in some Baseman magic.

Gary will be signing the Kostopol Warrior - the 2nd Edition in the Buckingham Warrior Series.  This is Baseman's first public appearance with the BW.  This is a big deal.  If you've read up on the genesis of the Buckingham Warrior, it's laced with endemic Baseman DNA and is a representation of his past, present and future.  A reminder to those that in the face of tyranny, Virtue will stand, fight and eventually win.  Beside the historical relevance, The Kostopol Warrior is beautiful!  Dry brush deco, as if Gary painted these himself, adorns the figure.  The figure itself is 12" tall to the antler tips.  The box is a puzzle.  If you buy two, you can complete the Gary Baseman Buckingham Warrior painting that dresses the outside box.  Only $120.00 and an edition of 250.  Stop by the BAIT Booth, #4429, this Friday July 13th at 2p to grab this special collectible.  

See you there!

JOE LEDBETTER, GIANT BURGER BUNNIES AND YOYAMART!

Wow.  Time flies.  I swear it was June 28th two days ago.  It came and went.  So did my birthday.  Stop the train for a second so we can catch our breath...Please.  Ugg.

June 28th - A magnificent, irruguous New York summer day (and night).   Heavy on the heat, heavy on the perspiration.  We were fortunate to escape to the loose partying, stimulate atmosphere of the ever so cool, hip and chic grasps of the Meat Packing District's Yoyamart.  Libations o' many.  Prosecco flowed like infinite vases dripping from processions dedicated to the bacchanal.  Guys, girls, kids, parents, hipsters, fans, Frenchmen, Irishmen, Jamaicans, Philippinas, Englishmen and the like kicked up their heels, batted down a few menacing 5 foot tall inflatable Burger Bunnies and let loose in celebration.  The occasion?  Why, Joe Ledbetter of course!  Making a rare New York appearance.

It was a party.  A signing.  A good time.  Had by all.  Dig?!

Beyond booze, laughter, music and friends, Yoyamart displayed a fanciful cornucopia of very in demand Joe Ledbetter merchandise.  Namely, the Burger Bunny inflatable (sand weighted base and 7 lbs!), a selection of limited edition Joe Ledbetter shirts (available at Yoyamart - go get em!) - including Fire-Cat-Zilla, Ringo Bear, Batman and Burger Bunny tees for kids, men and women!   Other limited edition TLS x Joe Ledbetter product was made available.  Rumor has it, Yoyamart has an exclusive edition of 50 print.  Wha?  Woot!  We even saw a single sighting of the original Secret Fresh Exclusive Burger Bunny from TLS!  It went faster than those dodging the magnificently fantastic surging heat waves.  Yoyamart has a rich selection of Joe Ledbetter and TLS products.  You should stop in.  Word on the street is, Yoyamart is a celebrity hotspot for a few well known silver screen shoppers and day trippers.  Maybe you'll run into someone you know?

A sincere HUGE thank you to the wonderful owners of Yoyamart and their generous and patient staff.  We love you!

TACO TIME TEES!

For real?  Are you asking yourself if you just read what you think you just read?  Well, let me tell you - you did.  That's right, TACO TIME TEES!  Basically face melting and mind blowing all at the same time.  Everyone loves tacos!  Even better, advertise that you love tacos!

Tacos are better than any snack - crackers, cookies, fruit (well, maybe not fruit) - it's the tidiest, tastiest, snack-happiest snack in the whole wide world (the planet is really wide). 

Put down your veggie wrap and snap into the Taco Time movement.  Be one with the people.  Enjoy a taco!  Only $25.00 at www.theloyalsubjects.com.  Guess what's the kicker?  Shipping is free.  Find that widget once you finalize your checkout and you're in.

People!  Make it happen!

JOE LEDBETTER SIGNING THIS COMING THURS AT YOYAMART, NYC!

We're coming to NYC!  The whole lot of us - The Loyal Subjects, Joe Ledbetter, Burger Bunny Inflatables, Exclusive Prints, Limited Edition Joe Ledbetter vinyl collectibles, Joe Ledbetter T-Shirts...wha??  Phewww!  That's a lot of stuff we're hauling across the country, but never fear - we have strong arms and a will to party - with our NYC friends!  How about that!

Let me tell you about Yoyamart - Yoyamart is owned by some of the most graceful, fashionable, exquisite and elegant proprietors West of Paris, France!  Not kidding - these guys are next level.  That's why we are proud to be affiliated with this brilliant, fashionable and tasty boutique!  We're bringing in the heavy artillery - Joe Ledbetter and a whole Joe-a-pallooza of awesome creations!   Joe will be on hand signing, greeting, chatting it up and hanging with his loyal patrons!  So, come on in and meet the man behind the creations!  T-Shirts, Burger Bunny Inflatables and Prints will all be limited so definitely jump in and grab them while you can!  Joe created an exclusive Edition of 50 print just for the party!  Saweeeeet!

See you there!  

Where?

YOYAMART

15 GANSEVOORT STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10014

TEL: 212-242-5511

THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH

7-10P

GARY BASEMAN - KOSTOPOL WARRIOR

The Loyal Subjects is unique, in that we decide to work on projects (develop, produce and distribute) which come from single points of truth.  Be it excitement, outlandish, brilliant, feverish, elegant, powerful and sometimes didactic.  It's not as though other companies don't do that as well and that we are unique, standing on an island, but we're unique as personalities are unique.  The Loyal Subjects is not only a brand, it's a personality.  A heart pumping, evolving and curious being.  We are unique to our own finger print and part of that finger print is embracing our inherent truth - Doing what we like and what coincides with our values and principles.  With the intent of translating our passion, identity and message to the audience and hoping that they are as turned on as we are.

Gary Baseman's creative ingenuity aligns with our sensibilities.  Rich in character, injected with philosophy and aromatic with discovery.  The Kostopol Warrior is a perfect example.

Kostopol - A town in what was Poland, now the Ukraine.  During the Nazi occupation in WWII, Kostopol was ravaged and the good citizens perished in unthinkable circumstance(s).  Very few people survived and those that did were able to proudly carry forward their heritage and set permanent reminders to new generations; warning them of the evils of men and the heroic acts of virtue.  Gary Baseman's mother was a survivor from Kostopol, thus the Kostopol Warrior - celebrating those who proudly pushed back against tyranny and stood strong with righteous intent.  The Kostopol Warrior represents these virtues and strengths, even in the frozen coat of winter.  Truly, an allegoric hero, as well as a brilliant creation by Gary Baseman.

An edition of 250 and available at www.theloyalsubjects.com

LAURIE LIPTON - SUPER TALENTED MINDBLOWING ARTIST

A few months back, we (The Loyal Subjects) released a mind melting 34" x 24" print with extreme render(er), Laurie Lipton.  The print is called "Love Bite".  It's insane.  "Love Bite" is printed on an archival cotton rag paper and is an edition of 213.  We have a couple left.  You should buy one.  Laurie is going to be extremely famous.  The prints are rare.  Everything is pointing to you collecting one.  Stop oscillating over Facebook stock.  

Do what's right.  I did.  

Buy it now - www.theloyalsubjects.com

 

TLS x JOELEDBETTER x KIDROBOT EVENT!

The Loyal Subjects would like to personally thank Kidrobot and their superstar team of experts  for their efforts, support and diligence. 

Extra extra thanks and bountiful swells of gratitude also go out to Joe Ledbetter for creating/concocting this awesome, monstrous, masterpiece.

Pleasantries aside, the Friday night event at Kidrobot was awesome.  The Loyal faithfuls certainly were served up with heaping helpings of veggie delight, all in the form of a mutant Veggie Burger Bunny.  Imagine seeing one of these bouncing around on your front lawn.  Furreal!  That's frightening and surreal combined.  It's not a word so don't look it up.  Perhaps we'll get a mention in Urban Dictionary for this "good ole college try".

Kidrobot LA had 12 on hand and then "poof"!  Much like the bunny in the magicians hat - Gone!  Don't sweat it though, more are available through Kidrobot June 7th so keep your eyes peeled to their retail stores and online.  Happy hunting!  

PS  Vinylpulse Jack was on hand to record the night's activities.  Always give VP a looksie for the "on the ground" activities involving TLS.